Wenatchee School District Board of Directors
Wenatchee School District
Regular Board Meeting
Minutes of January 28, 2014
WSD District Office
Board Members Present
Laura R. Jaecks, President
Jesús Hernández
Jennifer Talbot
Robert Sealby
I. Executive Session 5:45 p.m.
Staff Present
Brian Flones, Superintendent
Cabinet
Laura R. Jaecks, Board President, opened the board meeting at 5:45 p.m.,
and read the following statement before closing the meeting for the executive session.
Ms. Jaecks reopened the executive session at 6:45 pm to an open meeting and
adjourned the meeting.
II. Regular Meeting 7 p.m.
Laura R. Jaecks, Board President, opened the regular board meeting at 7:10 p.m.,
(after a Board Appreciation Reception) with the Pledge of Allegiance. Walter
Newman had an excused absence.
Board President Laura R. Jaecks, asked for a motion to approve
the consent agenda.
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to
approve the consent agenda.
SECONDED: By Jennifer Talbot
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
III. Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda included:
1) Minutes
MINUTES: 1/14/13 Reg. Bd. Mtg., 1/21/14 Sp. Bd. Mtg.
2) Personnel Report
PERSONNEL REPORT PREPARED BY: Lisa Turner, HR
Director: Jan. 28th, 2014 personnel report: on file
3) Vouchers/Payroll
PAYROLL PREPARED BY: Tami Hubensack, Director of
Payroll:
VOUCHERS & CONTRACTS PREPARED BY:
Karen Walters, Director of Accounting –
Dec. 10, 2013
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4) Contracts
5) Surplus Report
SURPLUS REPORT PREPARED BY:
Karen Walters, Director of Accounting: 1/28/14 -On file for review
IV. Citizen Comment:
Tina Herron, PSE President: Ms. Herron shared that a para-educator attended the Public School
Employees of WA Legislative Conference and was asked to testify in front of the Senate Hearing on Senate
Bill #6129 concerning Para Educator Development. She did such an eloquent job that she was invited
back to testify in front of the House Education Committee. This is an effort to solicit more funds to
support our para-educators for additional education to help serve our district and students better.
V. Recognitions:
1) Lisa Turner, HR Director recognized the following teachers
for achieving the National Board of Professional Teaching
Standards:
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced the 2013 National Board Certified
Teachers on December 17, 2013. I am proud to announce that Wenatchee School District has six (6) new
National Board Certified teachers.
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Marta Guerrero at Lincoln
Sandra Lancaster at Pioneer
Erica Wilson at Pioneer
Matt Pakinas at Wenatchee High School
Brian Lee at Wenatchee High School
Jacob St. John at Wenatchee High School
Washington State leads the nation in achieving the most NBCTs with 516 teachers achieving certification in
2013. Washington State remains fourth in the nation with the total number of NBCTs (7,259) nationally.
The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the
definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating
policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board Certified Teachers
and leaders in that process.
“We know this program works, and we know thousands of students will benefit from these incredibly
skilled, dedicated educators.”
- Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State
“The stakes are high as expectations for students and teachers continue to rise with the demands of the
global economy,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “Students today must be able to solve
problems by applying what they have learned in new and unexpected ways.
As our nation’s most
accomplished educators, National Board Certified Teachers are well positioned to move our students,
workforce and country forward.”
Wenatchee School District now has 75 National Board Certified teachers.
Congratulations to all our new Board Certified teachers! You are an inspiration to all of us and I believe
many other great Wenatchee School District certificated employees will follow your path.
The board presented Certificates of Recognition and WSD Travel Mugs and congratulated them
for their hard work and efforts.
VI. ASB Reports:
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NONE
VII. Out of State Field Trips
OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP REQUESTS: Jodi Smith Payne, Assistant Superintendent
presented the following for approval:
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to approve The Winter Guard Competition in
Hillsboro, OR as presented by Minnie Obregon and students.
Discussion: Invitation to come back and report the results to the board.
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION MADE: Jennifer Talbot made the motion to approve the National Bridge Building
Conference field trip to Chicago, IL. as presented by Doug Merrill.
Discussion: Invitation to come back and report the results to the board.
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
MOTION MADE: Robert Sealby made the motion to approve the National Journalism Convention in
San Diego, CA. as presented by Dave Riggs.
Discussion: Invitation to come back and report the results to the board.
SECONDED: By Jennifer Talbot
PASSED: Unanimous
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VIII. New Business
1)
Food Service Managers CBA HR Assistant
Director, Heather Crail presented the following to the board
for approval after ratification.
The following are the material language changes and salary increases for the Food Service Managers’
contract.
Language Changes
1.) Three (3) year term 2.) Section 5.7 Health Benefits-­‐Effective 10-­‐1-­‐2014, 100% percent paid carve out for employees eligible for medical benefits. 3.) Section 9.4 Personal Leave-­‐Two paid personal leave days. 4.) Section 4.8A-­‐School Association Annual Conference 5.) Section 6.4 Callback Pay-­‐One (1) hour of minimum pay Salary Increase
1.) Two percent increase to all steps in current schedule “A” effective the first of the month following ratification. 2.) One percent increase to all steps in current schedule “A” effective 9-­‐1-­‐2015. Ms. Crail asked for questions and there were none from the board.
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to approve the Food Service Managers CBA
Contract as presented by Heather Crail.
Discussion: Invitation to come back and report the results to the board.
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
IX. Facilities Updates:
1) WVTSC Architect Selection & Contract:
Jon Torrence, WVTSC Director, presented the following
architect selection process and contract to the board for approval.
The following was sent out to bidders:
Re: Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center Architect Selection
Your firm has been invited as a finalist for the WVTSC Modification & Modernization Project – Master Plan development and conceptual
schematics for Minor Works and Major Works Phase 2. Your interview appointment is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2013
at 5:00 PM located at Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center, 327 East Penny Rd in the Culinary Arts Classroom (just inside the main
doors to the left).
Please be prepared to present:
Selection Criteria
• Present the qualifications, relevant to projects whose nature is K-12 Education, with an emphasis on Skills Center, Career
and Technical Education, Master Planning, and Skills Center Minor works applications and subsequent awards…as well as
qualifications relevant to the industries represented in this project.
• Present your design team’s understanding of the challenges and approach in order to balance form and function as it relates to
high school education, specifically in the Skills Center/CTE environment. Discuss design elements such as selection of
finishes, lighting, design strategies (including CPTED), etc. that will create a safe, healthy, low maintenance, low life-cycle
cost, that retains an aesthetically striking value.
• Discuss how the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center’s mission, vision, needs, culture, setting in the community and
future will influence your design.
Weight
50%
25%
25%
The Culinary Arts classroom, in which you will be presenting, has a whiteboard and LCD projector with DVD player and VGA connection
as well as Wi-Fi available for your laptop. Please plan on bringing your own easels for displays, if so needed. The room is quite large to
accommodate any size team you want to bring.
You will have a maximum of 30 minutes for presentation with 15 minutes for question and answer. We will provide you with
approximately 5-10 minutes prior your presentation to set up your laptop and any visuals you may bring. Please be respectful of the
maximum time allotted for setup as you anticipate what your setup requirements are.
Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you.
Respectfully, Jon Torrence Director
Wenatchee Valley Tech
The following recommendation letter was sent by Mr. Torrence to Mr. Flones for results and clarification
of bids.
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Mr. Torrence asked for the approval of the board for the selection of DOH Architecture.
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to approve the selection of DOH Architecture
as presented by Jon Torrence, Director.
Discussion: None
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
After the review of the contract in the board packet, Mr. Torrence asked for approval of the DOH
contract. Which included the following:
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to approve the DOH contract as presented by
Jon Torrence, WVTSC Director.
Discussion: None
SECONDED: By Jennifer Talbot
PASSED: Unanimous
Mr. Torrence gave a brief update on the building that has been taking place at WVTSC for the past 7
years, every since he has been the director. Discussion about the construction class and their contributions
to the community continued. Mr. Torrence thanked the board and all the board thanked him for his
persistence and innovative approach to getting programs and funding for the center.
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The agenda was rearranged due to the citizen’s input for the Pioneer Security Wall presentation.
2) Pioneer Security Walls: Board member, Jennifer Talbot
shared her notes from her visits with the staff and parents at
Pioneer Middle School. They are as follows:
M&O and Risk Management Director, Bryan Visscher presented the following proposal
and provided a sample of the fencing material for the board to examine.
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Mr. Visscher presented the alternative electronic lock system that would cost less and enable the
school to be secure without walls or fencing. (See above) He recommended the fencing in the
back wings of the school, leaving the front, by the parking lot open, while utilizing the electronic
locking system to secure the doors leading into the building. Much discussion followed.
Pioneer teacher and parent Sandra Lancaster, shared her views. She shared that some teachers and
parents would not like to see the school blocked in by fencing or walls. She, and others, feel it
would take away from the architectural integrity of the building and feel “pinned in”. Ms.
Lancaster and other parents and staff, would rather see the electronic door locking system.
The board asked Mr. Helm, Pioneer principal, his opinion. He said he and Mr. Wilson talked to
the staff last spring and they were, at that time, in favor of securing the outside courtyard with
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fencing or a wall. He did not know anything about anyone in favor of anything else. He said he
is open to what will help secure the building and provide safety to the students and staff.
Mr. Visscher is currently getting some additional quotes to compare Clear-Vue fencing, electronic
locks and a brick wall. They are looking at the aesthetics of the building also.
This is an information item and the board would like more clarification on an electronic locking
system as the sole improvement other than the back of the school fencing. Mr. Visscher will
follow through with the ideas presented at this meeting and get back to the board.
3) Recreation Park Repairs- France & Co.: Bryan Visscher,
M&O and Risk Management Director presented the following
cover letter and contract for board approval:
June 20, 2013
Brian Flones
Re: Recreation Park Repairs, France & Co.
Dear Brian –
Attached, please find for review and approval a prevailing wage contract
from France & Co. for emergency repairs to Recreation Park
grandstands per engineer’s drawings.
Please also find attached the engineering drawings for reference.
France & Co. was asked to quote this project strictly according to the
engineering documents. Because of the nature of the work, there is
likelihood of additional rot and deterioration not originally discovered
by the engineer.
Based on this, I am requesting approval of the contract with an
additional 20% of contingency to address additional supports that
require replacement. Additional replacements will be performed strictly
according to the engineer’s requirements.
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After much discussion and viewing pictures of the compromised areas Mr. Visscher asked for approval
with a 20% contingency to address additional problems uncovered during repairs.
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion for approval of the France & Co. contract with
an additional 20% of contingency to address additional supports that require replacement as presented by
Mr. Bryan Visscher.
Discussion: None
SECONDED: By Jennifer Talbot
PASSED: Unanimous
4) Pacific Groundwater Group Contract:
Bryan Visscher,
Facilities and Risk Management Director presented the following contract for approval with
supporting documents and pictures for the board to review.
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After much discussion about the loss of water rights and the property use Mr. Visscher
asked for board approval.
MOTION MADE: Jennifer Talbot made the motion to approve the Pacific Groundwater Group
contract as presented by Bryan Visscher.
Discussion: None
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
5) Investment Grade Energy Audit & Energy Services
Proposal: Bryan Visscher, Facilities and Risk Management
Director presented the following contract for approval with
supporting documents for the board to review. Mr. Visscher
explained that the ultimate goal is to replace WHS pool
heater, pump, and filter bin with high efficiency systems.
Audit and grant applicator to include some identified low $
investment and energy savings high return strategies.
After discussion Mr. Visscher asked for approval.
MOTION MADE: Jesús Hernández made the motion to approve the Investment Grade Energy
Audit & Energy Services Proposal as presented by Mr. Visscher.
Discussion: None
SECONDED: By Robert Sealby
PASSED: Unanimous
X. Communications
XI. Superintendent’s Report
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Ms. Jaecks and Mr. Sealby thanked WenEA for the
informative meeting with the executive board. They had a
very nice conversation and appreciated the time they all took
to share with the board members.
None
XII. Meeting Adjournment
MEETING ADJOURNED President Laura R. Jaecks adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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President
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Superintendent